Head Coach
Josh Merkel
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Randolph-Macon College Basketball
Randolph-Macon basketball has built something real in Ashland, a program where Division III excellence means competing at the highest level of your classification and developing players who belong in professional conversations after college. Head Coach Josh Merkel has cultivated a culture centered on basketball intelligence, defensive intensity, and accountability. Players here understand they're part of something intentional, not just filling a roster spot. The Yellow Jackets compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, where every game demands your best and conference tournaments carry genuine weight. What sets this program apart is the commitment to player development that extends beyond the court. You'll find serious strength and conditioning, film study that demands precision, and coaches who invest in your growth as a person, the kind of environment where four years actually transforms you. Ashland offers the small-school advantage: you're not a number, you're a known quantity. The campus community supports your journey, and the balance between athletic demands and academic rigor keeps you sharp in both arenas. If you've dreamed about playing meaningful college basketball where your work ethic directly determines your opportunity, where your coach knows your game inside and out and pushes you accordingly, Randolph-Macon deserves serious consideration. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$28,145/yr
Grad rate
74%
Enrollment
1,639
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,145 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,725 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,724 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,079 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,477 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,296 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,639
- Average net price
- $28,145 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $50,950 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $50,950 / year
- Graduation rate
- 74%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Old Dominion Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Averett University
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Location Danville, VA | Enrollment 1,231 | Avg. net price $27,629 |
Bridgewater College
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Location Bridgewater, VA | Enrollment 1,400 | Avg. net price $21,083 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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Location Harrisonburg, VA | Enrollment 754 | Avg. net price $24,731 |
Ferrum College
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Location , VA | Enrollment 699 | Avg. net price $18,070 |
Guilford College
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Location Greensboro, NC | Enrollment 1,001 | Avg. net price $22,813 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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Location Hampden Sydney, VA | Enrollment 946 | Avg. net price $26,626 |
Randolph College
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Location Lynchburg, VA | Enrollment 658 | Avg. net price $22,101 |
Randolph-Macon College
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Location Ashland, VA | Enrollment 1,639 | Avg. net price $28,145 |
Roanoke College
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Location Salem, VA | Enrollment 1,767 | Avg. net price $25,867 |
Shenandoah University
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Location Winchester, VA | Enrollment 2,116 | Avg. net price $31,149 |
University of Lynchburg
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Location Lynchburg, VA | Enrollment 1,577 | Avg. net price $27,198 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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Location Virginia Beach, VA | Enrollment 1,256 | Avg. net price $20,237 |
Washington and Lee University
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Location Lexington, VA | Enrollment 1,881 | Avg. net price $25,279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Randolph-Macon College D3?
Yes, Randolph-Macon College is an NCAA Division III program in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Randolph-Macon College men's basketball.
What conference is Randolph-Macon College in?
Randolph-Macon College competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Randolph-Macon College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,145 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Randolph-Macon College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,639 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Randolph-Macon College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Your Eligibility for Randolph-Macon College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Randolph-Macon College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.